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A short summary of Arthur C. Clarke's Childhood's End. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of Childhood's End.
- Prologue–Chapter 2
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- Prologue–Chapter 2
Childhood's End is a 1953 science fiction novel by the British author Arthur C. Clarke. The story follows the peaceful alien invasion [1] of Earth by the mysterious Overlords, whose arrival begins decades of apparent utopia under indirect alien rule, at the cost of human identity and culture.
Clarke's thought-provoking narrative examines the potential consequences of a utopian society and raises philosophical questions about the nature of humanity. Explore the full book summary, an in-depth character analysis of Gregg Greggson, and explanations of important quotes from Childhood’s End.
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Arthur C. Clarke. The Overlords appeared suddenly over every city—intellectually, technologically, and militarily superior to humankind. Benevolent, they made few demands: unify earth, eliminate poverty, and end war. With little rebellion, humankind agreed, and a golden age began.
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During a party, an Overlord named Rashaverak reveals to the partygoers that the Overlords are interested in learning more about the paranormal. Most at the party do not question this, but Jan Rodriks, who studied math and physics and harbors an interest in space travel, is skeptical.
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